HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes December 12, 2007_201402061459597028BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 12 December 2007 at 6:00 PM. The meeting took place in the Town and
County Building, 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were Brian
Chadwick, Patricia Roggeveen, Whiting Willauer, Allen Reinhard and Michael Kopko. Chairman
Willauer called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Police Chief William Pittman announced that an informational meeting regarding the proposed
public safety facility at 2 Fairgrounds Road will be held on December 13, 2007 at 4:00 PM at the
Nantucket Police Department.
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 9 December 2007. The payroll warrant was approved
by unanimous consent of the meeting.
Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 12 December 2007. The treasury warrant
and pending contracts were approved by unanimous consent of the meeting.
Annual License Renewals: Liquor, Common Victualler, Entertainment, Motor Vehicle Rental,
Flower/Produce Vendor, Class I, II and III Motor Vehicle Sales, Mobile Food Units. Discussion
followed concerning the Jared Coffin House Inn which holds an annual alcoholic license but is not,
and has not for over a year, been serving alcohol or food to the general public. Jared Coffin House
manager Jim Storey was present and explained why the Inn has not been serving the public, and
reviewed future options management is considering for the establishment. After some additional
discussion, Mr. Kopko moved to table action on this license until December 19, 2007 pending
further review; seconded by Ms. Roggeveen. So voted unanimously. Mr. Chadwick questioned
whether the fire suppression system at the Bamboo Supper Club was operational and after a brief
discussion regarding this issue, Mr. Chadwick moved to table action on this license until December
26, 2007 pending further information as to the status of the system; seconded by Mr. Kopko. So
voted unanimously. Mr. Kopko moved to approve the 2008 renewals of all annual liquor licenses
with any restrictions that may currently exist on said licenses, with the exception of the Jared Coffin
House, Bamboo Supper Club and a second license held by Starlight Café, noting that license has
been surrendered by the previous owner; seconded by Mr. Chadwick. So voted unanimously.
With regard to the common victualler licenses, some discussion followed concerning whether or
not some of the establishments on the renewal list were operational this past season, and the
status of certain issues between the owners of Black-Eyed Susan’s and its retail neighbor L’lle de
France. The proprietors of L’Ile de France were present and spoke about the situation, noting there
has been “improvement.” Mr. Kopko moved to approve the 2008 renewal of all common victualler
licenses with any restrictions that may currently exist on said licenses; seconded by Mr. Reinhard.
So voted unanimously.
Mr. Kopko moved to approve the renewal of all 2008 entertainment licenses (with the exception of
the Jared Coffin House, which action will be taken on December 19, 2007) with any restrictions that
may currently exist on said licenses; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously. Mr. Kopko
further moved to approve the renewal of all 2008 motor vehicle rental licenses; flower/produce
vendor licenses; class I, II and III motor vehicle sales licenses and mobile food unit licenses, with
any restrictions as may currently exist on said licenses; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted
unanimously. A brief discussion occurred regarding a Board of Selectmen initiative to charge a fee
for every rental vehicle regardless of where the vehicle is registered.
Request for Execution of Easements in Connection with 39 and 43 Eel Point Road. Arthur Reade,
attorney for the property owner of 39 Eel Point Road, was present and explained the status of the
matter, noting that this issue has been on-going for over twelve years, but now, thanks to planning
officials, Town Administration and Nantucket’s state legislators, resolution has been reached. Mr.
Reinhard spoke on the strong public benefit of the easements. Mr. Chadwick moved to accept the
grant of easement to the Town for 39 Eel Point Road and to grant an easement to the same
property owner for the Town-owned property at 43 Eel Point Road; seconded by Mr. Kopko. So
voted unanimously.
Review of DPW Roadway Surfacing Report. Town Administrator C. Elizabeth Gibson provided
some background information for the report as it relates to a Board goal to develop a road-
surfacing policy for the island. Public Works Director Jeff Willett presented the report, which was
based on recent bid prices and contractor-supplied quotes obtained by the Town for recent road
projects. Mr. Willett explained that expenses for installation and on-going maintenance of
cobblestones are significantly higher than the costs for paved or dirt roads. Discussion followed
and Mr. Willett responded to questions from the Board. It was concluded that Ms. Gibson will
schedule a Selectmen’s workshop meeting with the Planning Board, as well as other applicable
boards, commissions and staff to further review the report.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Review of FY 2009 General Fund Budget Recommendations. Ms. Gibson provided a presentation
and review of the timeline for the FY 2009 general fund budget recommendations, explaining her
recommendations on expense increase requests. Several items were questioned by the board and
discussion followed.
Departmental Overview: Police Department. Police Chief William Pittman provided a report on the
Police Department. Chief Pittman discussed the department’s goals and introduced two new
department sergeants (Jared Chretien and Howard McIntyre) and Angus MacVicar, who has been
promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant. Chief Pittman explained how the department is working to
meet applicable Board of Selectmen goals, and reviewed current and future projects. Discussion
followed on various aspects of the report.
SELECTMEN’S REPOTS/COMMENTS
Discussion Regarding Strategic Planning. Chairman Willauer reviewed his suggestions on how to
proceed with a strategic plan, as did Mr. Chadwick who stated he feels the Planning Board should
be involved. Mr. Kopko suggested the Board use the 1990 Goals and Objectives established by the
Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission as a base to work from and
discussion followed as to what items should be included in a plan and whether a facilitator should
be brought into the process. After some additional discussion, it was agreed that Chairman
Willauer will coordinate with the Town Administrator to schedule a workshop in January to continue
this discussion.
The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:55 PM.
Approved the 2nd day of January 2008.